In Our Headphones

Gelli Haha on the Infectious Sounds of Chinese American Bear

In Our Headphones

Show Notes

Host Evie Stokes sits down with indie pop sensation Gelli haha to talk about that music that’s moving her. The two dig into the life in Los Angeles, Gelli’s spectacular tour, and why she loves Seattle band Chinese American Bear. Chinese American Bear’s song “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” comes from their latest album Dim Sun & Then Some, out now on Moshi Moshi Music.

Produced by: William Myers and Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy

Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.

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